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Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Midsomer Murders star to take over from Sheridan Smith in 'gripping' thriller
The lead role for the thriller's third season has been revealed. The Teacher season 2 trailer Midsomer Murders and The Crown actress Victoria Hamilton has landed a role in the third series of The Teacher. The thriller anthology programme, which broadcasts on Channel 5, has previously starred Sheridan Smith and Kara Tointon in lead parts. The compelling first series tracked a teacher accused of sleeping with a student, whilst the second instalment centred on a teacher's lies and deception to hide her affair with a colleague after a pupil vanishes. Victoria, 54, is set to play drama teacher Helen, who is "struggling to keep up with modern social expectations in a reputable private school", according to Radio Times. The plot summary reveals: "Recently promoted to Head of Drama, Helen finds herself being challenged by outspoken pupil Cressida when she stumbles over student Dee's correct pronouns and insists that her class study Shakespeare as opposed to more modern progressive works," reports the Manchester Evening News. "A sinister grudge match quickly develops between teacher and pupil and, when Dee commits suicide following an argument with Helen, Cressida resorts to blackmail to make Helen pay for her 'outdated' views. "As the war intensifies and her world comes crashing down around her, Helen must fight to hold on to both her family and her career before she loses everything." Victoria has formerly appeared in shows including Doctor Foster and The Crown, appeared in Cobra and Life alongside Alison Steadman, and starred in episodes of Midsomer Murders, Call the Midwife, and Jericho. In a 2020 chat with The Times, she discussed the different positions she'd occupied throughout her career, remarking: "I remember in my twenties dreading hitting 40, not because I was worried about ageing, but because I thought, 'Well, that's when careers end, isn't it?' "There was a very real sense in the industry that if you hadn't made it by the time you were 30, forget it. That's changed dramatically, thank God." Additional casting reveals and information for The Teacher, including its anticipated broadcast date, are yet to be announced. When The Teacher initially premiered in 2022, it received outstanding praise from viewers and reviewers alike. The series has also featured stars such as Cecilia Noble, Kelvin Fletcher, Will Mellor and Emmett J. Scanlan. One viewer commented: "I thought this was an extremely good series, with an interesting plot, unexpected twists and turns, and professionally delivered by all involved." "Sheridan is never better than when playing complicated, flawed women with hearts of gold. She is relishing this role, making us believe that Miss is a dedicated and talented teacher with a gift for bringing literature alive," a Daily Mail critique stated. A reviewer from The Sunday Independent noted: "Sheridan Smith was terrific as always, and The Teacher did exactly what it said on the tin." The Teacher is available to watch on 5.
Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sheridan Smith reveals the kind message the late Dame Maggie Smith gave her when she 'spotted her nerves' while filming Quartet
Sheridan Smith has revealed the kind message she received from the late Dame Maggie Smith as they filmed 2012 comedy Quartet together. The actress, 44, has now opened up about working with the legendary star, who sadly passed away in September last year aged 89. Sheridan, who portrayed Dr. Lucy Cogan in the film, revealed Dame Maggie 'spotted her nerves' on set and told her they need to 'stick together'. Speaking to Good Housekeeping UK, she said: 'Dame Maggie Smith was gorgeous in Quartet, which Dustin Hoffman directed. She spotted my nerves on day one and said, 'Come on, us Smiths stick together.' Sheridan also shared the sweet gesture the Harry Potter star made when her dad passed away. She added: 'When my dad passed, she sent me a beautiful card that I still cherish.' The movie, followed a home for retired musicians and the annual concert to celebrate Composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean (Dame Maggie Smith), an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. While filming, Sheridan gushed over Dame Maggie calling her a 'genius' and said she 'took me under her wing'. The Gavin and Stacey star said at the time: 'She's a genius. I watch her at work, and you never believe she's saying lines. 'She took me under her wing. She's so nice. On stage for Hedda Gabler, she sent me opening night present and card, left me a voicemail the other day, I'm overwhelmed, really.' It comes as Netflix fans have gone wild for 'brilliant' British drama Cilla which is 'not to be missed' a decade on from its ITV release. The three-part biopic, titled Cilla, first hit screens on ITV back in 2014. Following 'Cilla Black's rocky path from Liverpool clubs to the top of the charts,' according to the synopsis, the drama has since been added to Netflix. Cilla was a famous singer and television presenter, known for her hit singles You're My World and Anyone Who Had A Heart. Speaking to Good Housekeeping UK, she said: 'Dame Maggie Smith was gorgeous in Quartet, which Dustin Hoffman directed. She spotted my nerves on day one and said, 'Come on, us Smiths stick together' The series explores the famous singer's relationships including with Bobby Willis and Brian Epstein. Sheridan plays the titular star, alongside Aneurin Barnard, John Henshaw and others. In the show, Sheridan dons a sleek ginger bob - strikingly different to her longer, blonde locks. Cilla has received raving reviews by fans and one penned on Google: 'Brilliant portrayal of Cilla by Sheridan Smith who also sings all the songs! Wow! The whole cast were fabulous. One not to be missed!' 'Brilliant. Loved this series, Smith always smashes it,' someone else said. Another added: 'Great performance by all and gives a great feel for the early 60's in Liverpool.' The show was a hit when it first aired over a decade ago, and triggered Cilla's music to be back in the charts. Thousands flocked to buy Cilla's 1964 Number 1 smash Anyone Who Had A Heart after Sheridan performed it on the show back in 2014. The classic track was at number 46 in the midweek chart, as well as reaching the top of the Irish charts. Cilla, who sadly passed away aged 72 in 2015, watched the show and gave Sheridan her seal of approval for portraying her. The Liverpudlian told the Daily Mirror: 'It's a strange experience seeing other people recreating your life... I was a bit worried when I heard that Sheridan was playing me because I'd only ever seen her as Mrs Biggs'. However she added: 'I needn't have worried because Sheridan is absolutely terrific. I can't fault her. But God knows how she sang so well with those false teeth in', during an interview with the newspaper's Rachael Bletchly.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans go wild for 'brilliant' British drama 'not to be missed' a decade on from its ITV release to rave reviews
Netflix fans have gone wild for a 'brilliant' British drama 'not to be missed' a decade on from its ITV release. The three-part biopic, titled Cilla, first hit screens on ITV back in 2014. Following 'Cilla Black's rocky path from Liverpool clubs to the top of the charts,' according to the synopsis, the drama has since been added to Netflix. Cilla was a famous singer and television presenter, known for her hit singles You're My World and Anyone Who Had A Heart. The series explores the famous singer's relationships including with Bobby Willis and Brian Epstein. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Cilla was a famous singer and television presenter, known for her hit singles You're My World and Anyone Who Had a Heart Sheridan Smith plays the titular star, alongside Aneurin Barnard, John Henshaw and others. In the show, Sheridan dons a sleek ginger bob - strikingly different to her longer, blonde locks. Cilla has received raving reviews by fans and one penned on Google: 'Brilliant portrayal of Cilla by Sheridan Smith who also sings all the songs! Wow! The whole cast were fabulous. One not to be missed!' 'Brilliant. Loved this series, Smith always smashes it,' someone else said. Another added: 'Great performance by all and gives a great feel for the early 60's in Liverpool.' The show was a hit when it first aired over a decade ago, and triggered Cilla's music to be back in the charts. Thousands flocked to buy Cilla's 1964 Number 1 smash Anyone Who Had A Heart after Sheridan performed it on the show back in 2014. The classic track was at number 46 in the midweek chart, as well as reaching the top of the Irish charts. Cilla has received raving reviews by fans and some took to Google to leave their verdicts Cilla, who sadly passed away aged 72 in 2015, watched the show and gave Sheridan her seal of approval for portraying her. The Liverpudlian told the Daily Mirror: 'It's a strange experience seeing other people recreating your life... I was a bit worried when I heard that Sheridan was playing me because I'd only ever seen her as Mrs Biggs'. However she added: 'I needn't have worried because Sheridan is absolutely terrific. I can't fault her. But God knows how she sang so well with those false teeth in', during an interview with the newspaper's Rachael Bletchly. It comes as Blind Date is set to make a sensational return to TV after 22 years away from screens. The legendary dating show - famously hosted by the late Cilla Black from 1985 to 2003 - is eyeing up Claudia Winkleman, Holly Willoughby or Davina McCall to host the revival. Originally, rumours suggested the ITV hit would make a comeback on BBC but now sources claim the love-match show will reboot on Disney+. An insider told The Sun: 'Although there's likely to be some modern twists, the bosses very much want to keep the essence of the original. 'There'll be key elements returning, including the famous sliding wall. The legendary dating show - famously hosted by the late Cilla Black from 1985 to 2003 - hopes to get Davina (pictured) in the mix 'Plus there will be a prize up for grabs of a wedding package, which echoes Cilla's famous gag whenever couples had enjoyed a successful date, and she used to ask, "Do I need to buy an 'at for the wedding?"' MailOnline has contacted Disney+ for comment. In March, former This Morning host Holly was tipped to become the next Cilla, with the presenter lining up a string of big-money deals worth up to £10million. The revival was previously being considered by Holly's husband Dan Baldwin, and the star had previously stepped into Cilla's shoes when she hosted a reboot of Surprise Surprise. Cilla is available to stream on Netflix.
Metro
02-06-2025
- Metro
Urgent warning to Amazon Fire Stick TV users before popular app stops working
Older Fire TV models will become incompatible with the Netflix app tomorrow. First-generation devices of Amazon's range, including the Fire TV, Fire TV stick and Fire TV stick with Alexa Voice Remote, will no longer be supported by Netflix. The first two products came out in 2014, while the third was released in 2016. Netflix previously emailed affected customers about the change, and users of the devices will have noticed some modern video formats don't work. More Trending This is because Amazon has not updated them for a while. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Netflix has not given a specific reason for ending support, but PCWorld reports it may be due to newer video coding formats allowing better-quality images. Affected users who want to upgrade have been encouraged to choose a newer model with 4k resolution support, as these will be supported the longest. Models from the second-generation onwards will still be supported for the foreseeable future, however. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Netflix fans already 'obsessed' with season 2 of show watched 250,000,000 times MORE: 'Dark' ITV true crime drama quietly added to Netflix soars up chart MORE: Netflix viewers rush to watch 'astonishing' drama starring Sheridan Smith as beloved British icon
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix viewers rush to watch 'astonishing' three-part Cilla Black drama
Cilla originally aired on ITV back in 2014 and has now arrived on Netflix for viewers to binge Netflix subscribers have been praising a three-part drama featuring Sheridan Smith, which recently debuted on the streaming platform. Originally broadcast on ITV in 2014, Cilla stars Sheridan as the legendary singer Cilla Black. The series delves into the early stages of Cilla's career and explores how her life was transformed upon meeting Brian Epstein, the manager of The Beatles. Sheridan is joined by a stellar cast including Aneurin Barnard as Cilla's husband Bobby, Ed Stoppard portraying Brian Epstein, John Henshaw as Cilla's father, and Melanie Hill as Cilla's mother. The official synopsis for Cilla reads: "'Cilla' tells of her rocky rise to fame and will capture the essence of 1960s Liverpool, the atmosphere of promise and excitement as the Merseybeat music scene was on the verge of exploding in a blaze of tight-fitting skirts, stiletto heels, and beehives." It further elaborates: "A young, unknown Cilla works in the austere environs of the typists' pool at a local company, dreaming of stardom. The drama looks at how she met the two men who came to love her and ultimately fought over her - future husband Bobby Willis and legendary manager Brian Epstein, the tragic young businessman who also guided the career of The Beatles. "We learn how Cilla's burgeoning friendship with John, Paul, George, and Ringo - the four young men who went on to conquer the music world - shaped her career. "It was family friend Ritchie Starkey (Ringo), the teddy-boy with a greasy quiff, who helped her to cross paths with Brian Epstein and producer George Martin, who were to launch her career with recording sessions at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios." The series has garnered high praise from viewers, many of whom have lauded Sheridan Smith's stunning representation of Cilla, née Priscilla Maria Veronica White, reports Surrey Live. "Brilliant portrayal of Cilla by Sheridan Smith, who also sings all the songs! Wow! The whole cast were fabulous. One not to be missed," exclaimed one viewer on Google. Another telly buff penned: "Brilliant. Loved this series, Smith always smashes it," while another chimed in, adding: "Great performance by all and gives a great feel for the early 60's in Liverpool."
